Whats my first step should be after I find a out of state propert

[Zuhair Syed]

Hello Community

This is my first post. I have been reading posts and learning for quite some time but never had courage to speak. Now I think its time for me to start with buy and hold . I have found an out of state rental that looks good on paper with good numbers. My question is how do I start the process? I dont want to send  deposit to a stranger that I have never met. All I have is the address and pics of the property. Should I go down and check it in person? but by the time I get there the property might be gone. How do all the pros do?